How to Make Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms is a delectable and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a delicious combination of tender chicken and savory mushrooms, cooked to perfection in a flavorful sauce. With a few simple ingredients and Chef John's expert instructions, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season chicken on all sides with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. Place chicken skin-side down in skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over; stir mushrooms with a pinch of salt into skillet. Increase heat to high; cook, stirring mushrooms occasionally, until mushrooms shrink slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and loosely tent with foil; set aside.
  • Set skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms until brown bits start to form on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Pour water into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Cook until water is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in any accumulated juices from the chicken into the skillet. Stir butter into mushroom mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and incorporated.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom sauce over chicken and serve.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 355mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 359mg